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‘Slave Dwelling Project’ stirs up conversations about history
NATCHEZ — If you look closely enough at the bricks that make up historic places like Melrose, you can sometimes find fingerprints from the people ...
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COVID-19
Adams County officials to lift mask mandate on May 1
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted to rescind the county’s mask mandate but continue holding gathering restrictions at county owned ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, April 19, 2021 12:35 pm
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Master Gardners host spring plant sale at Co-Lin
The Adams County Master Gardeners hosted their annual spring plant sale outside of Copiah Lincoln Community College’s greenhouse in Natchez. Participants said people lined up ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, April 17, 2021 11:50 am
Business
Natchez artist opens mobile-making studio amid pandemic
NATCHEZ — Carolyn Weir has a unique craft that no one else in Natchez has and only a few people in the country have. She ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, April 16, 2021 2:19 pm
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Concordia Parish jury finds Clayton man guilty in killing of his wife, 12-year-old boy
VIDALIA — A Concordia Parish jury found Marvin Watson, of Clayton, guilty of two counts of first-degree murder on Thursday for the June 2019, killing ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, April 16, 2021 12:24 pm
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International investors from India visit Natchez on economic development trip
NATCHEZ — A group of international investors from India visited Natchez Thursday to tour the area for a multi-faceted economic development prospect. Specifics on the ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:14 pm
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City approves final lease for historic train depot on Broadway Street
NATCHEZ — On Tuesday, the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen voted to execute a lease for the historic train depot on Broadway Street to ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 5:10 pm
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Lt. Gov. Hosemann addresses American Rescue funds in Natchez, Adams County
NATCHEZ — Soon, Natchez and Adams County officials’ biggest problem will not be getting funds for various projects, but how to effectively spend the large ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:58 pm
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ACCS Drama Club to perform Aladdin Saturday
NATCHEZ — This weekend, Adams County Christian School Drama Club students will finally draw back the curtains for “Aladdin,” a play that has been in ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:41 pm
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CPSB names candidates for Superintendent of parish schools
NATCHEZ — The Concordia Parish School Board President Fred Butcher released the names of eight applicants for the superintendent of school’s position on Tuesday. Butcher ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:36 pm
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Thomas named STAR Student at NHS, chooses Coach Haywood as STAR Teacher
NATCHEZ — Natchez High School senior Dionté Thomas said his primary goal in life is to be successful at anything he does. From an academic ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, April 12, 2021 2:13 pm
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Library closes for renovations
NATCHEZ — The George W. Armstrong Library will be closed Tuesday through May 17 for interior renovations, Library Director Pam Plummer said Monday. The project ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, April 12, 2021 12:57 pm
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Adams County man arrested for alleged sex crime with juvenile
NATCHEZ — On Friday Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Adams County man for sexual battery of a juvenile. Greg Franklin Simmons, 41, was arrested ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, April 12, 2021 12:40 pm
Style feature
ACCS graduate excited to reign over Spring Pilgrimage
The 2021 Natchez Garden Club King said he has seen almost every part of the annual Natchez garden club pageant in which local cast members ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, April 10, 2021 11:29 am
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CPSB reviewing applicants for new superintendent of schools
VIDALIA — The Concordia Parish School Board is reviewing job applications for its next school superintendent. Meanwhile, Superintendent Whest Shirley continues to work on a ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, April 9, 2021 8:41 pm
Business
Castle restaurant at Dunleith opens soon
NATCHEZ — The Castle restaurant at Dunleith looks to open soon with far more than a “dusted-off” version of the venue locals know and love, ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, April 9, 2021 8:34 pm
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Morgan Freeman television series filming in Natchez, seeking cast members
NATCHEZ — An upcoming History Channel series to be filmed in Natchez is currently casting for both featured roles and extras. Each episode of the ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, April 9, 2021 8:28 pm
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ACCS STAR Student, Teacher rise above classroom duties
NATCHEZ — Emma McSwain has been named Adams County Christian School’s STAR Student for the 2020-2021 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council and M.B. ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, April 8, 2021 12:41 pm
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U.S. Colored Troops monument proposed for Natchez Memorial Park
NATCHEZ — City of Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson has set out to build a tribute to the United States Colored Troops in Natchez Memorial Park. ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 12:16 pm
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Natchez Euro Fest Moved to April 17
NATCHEZ — Due to the likelihood of inclement weather this weekend, the Natchez Euro Fest has been moved to April 17, said Mike Marsh, producer ...
